[Kerala University English Teacher Educator’s
Forum - KUETEF]
During
the Curriculum Core Committee meeting
on 26 March 2013, I had submitted a handout identifying
the areas to be covered for the Optional
Papers:
The area
to be focused on in Methodology- Paper IV and IX
*Knowledge
of the subject-(Language elements)
* Curriculum reforms in the subject
including traditional and modern methods of teaching.
*Strategies for teaching
various subject matter content.
*Evaluating, monitoring and assessing
student learning.
*Learning resources and their organization.
*Research and development in teaching and
learning the subject.
*Ways of developing professionally.
The area to be focused on in Pedagogy- Paper V and X
Based on the Secondary level Course Book
prescribed for study – both State
Syllabus and CBSE the following should
be considered:
* Planning for organizing learning in the
subject.
* Exploring ways of employing
popular principles of learning a Second language to transact the
content- viz; -Learning through use -Learning
through speech -Learning through
reading -Learning through
communication -Learning through
interaction
* Using
instructional organizers like Bloom’s Taxonomy, Multiple Intelligence
and Models of Teaching for transacting content.
* Employing popular instructional strategies including Direct Instruction, Simulation, Use of
Advance Organizer, Teaching of Concepts,
Discussion, Cooperative Learning and Problem-based instruction for transacting the content.
* Familiarizing with correct language
standards.
* Ways of addressing contextual issues in learning the subject
matter content.
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·
Prevent the current
practice of the content of Methodology
paper getting asked for the Pedagogic Analysis Paper and vice versa.
·
Focus on techno-pedagogy.
·
Focus on teacher as a
Professional.
Accordingly, the four
papers with the contents mentioned below was prepared and circulated to the Curriculum Core Committee members for approval
today ie; 01 April 2013.
Total
Instructional hours per paper : Theory=60; Process=24
Paper
IV: Instructional Methods & Strategies (First Semester)
1. *Nature of
subject
*Current status and significance of subject
2. Methods of teaching-Traditional and modern
3. Learning theories
*Behaviourist
* Cognitivist
* Constructivist
4. Teaching techniques and strategies
5. Instructional Design
* Bloom’s Taxonomy (Revised)
* Multiple Intelligence
* Inter-disciplinary study
* Models of teaching
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Paper
V : Instructional Planning & Assessment (First Semester)
1. Planning for instruction
* Aims, Objectives, Specifications
* Micro Teaching
* Behaviourist (Teacher-centred)/Constructivist
(Learner-centred)
2. Lesson Plan, Unit Plan, Year Plan
3. Planning to address:
*Individual
differences- Ability, Intelligence, Learning style
*Learner needs-Slow, gifted
* Inclusive Education-LD, ADHD
4. Planning for computer-based lessons in Smart
Classrooms
5. Instruction for subject- related co-curricular activities
6. Testing and assessment:
*Question formats, Questions to test different levels, Mental
processes *
Diagnostic Test , Unit Test,
Achievement Test
*Formative and
Summative evaluation
* CCE * Grading
* Assessment Rubrics
* e-Portfolio (what, how and preparation)
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Paper
IX: Instructional Aids & Resources
(Second
Semester)
1. Aids for teaching the subject
* Traditional-Audio, Visual, Audio-visual, Still models
* Modern-Animated, Digital, Multimedia
2. Commercially available-Types, uses
3. Web-based resources-Types, uses
4. Content Analysis-Course Book, Source Book,
Work Book, Supplementary Reader-Std 6 to Std 12 (State, CBSE/NCERT)
5. Content Production-How and what of Print and e-content for
different Knowledge and skills related
to the subject
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Paper
X : Professional Growth & Development (Second Semester)
1. Knowledge of correct content –Language
standards
2. Familiarity with current research related to Education, teaching and learning of
subject
3. Networking for professional growth: Tr>Tr,
Tr>Institutions, groups
4. Teaching/Learning Online-What and how
*LMS What and how
5. Reflective Teaching-Journal keeping
6. Relating subject knowledge to
community-based activity
7. Familiarity with subject related tests and
its content-GATE,TOEFL,IELTS etc.
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Please
feel free to offer your comments
and suggestions for addition/ deletion…
Dr.C. Praveen
